CVE-2019-6159

Name: CVE-2019-6159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-19T15:15:11.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6159 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in various firmware versions of the legacy IBM System x IMM (IMM v1) embedded Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated user to cause JavaScript code to be stored in the IMM log which may then be executed in the user's web browser when IMM log records containing the JavaScript code are viewed. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in various firmware versions of the legacy IBM System x IMM (IMM v1) embedded Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated user to cause JavaScript code to be stored in the IMM log which may then be executed in the user's web browser when IMM log records containing the JavaScript code are viewed. The JavaScript code is not executed on IMM itself. The later IMM2 (IMM v2) is not affected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Bladecenter Hs22 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	Bladecenter Hs22v Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	Bladecenter Hx5 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X Idataplex Dx360 M2 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X Idataplex Dx360 M3 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X3400 M3 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X3500 M2 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X3500 M3 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X3550 M3 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X3560 M2 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X3630 M3 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X3650 M3 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X3690 X5 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X3850 X5 Firmware	All versions
Lenovo	System X3950 X5 Firmware	All versions

References

https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/LEN-24785Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165069Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/LEN-24785Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6159?

How severe is CVE-2019-6159?

CVE-2019-6159 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6159?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST